About

Mission

The Des Plaines History Center collects, preserves, and interprets the history ofDes Plaines and its people and provides access to those resources through exhibits, educational programs and research facilities.

Vision

To create a great future by inspiring and connecting people to the history of Des Plaines and to the world through an understanding of heritage, traditions, culture, and community.

Hours of Operation

The Des Plaines History Center is open Tuesdays through Fridays, 10am - 5pm, and Sundays, 1-4pm.

Visitor Center

The Visitor Center at 781 Pearson Street features exhibits, monthly programs, local history archives, gift shop, and staff offices.

Board of Trustees

Mark Thompson, President

Libby Kinder-Edick, Vice President

Rhonda Popko, Secretary

Kristina Khoshaba, Treasurer

Tom Christiansen, Past-president

Don Miletic, Park District Liaison

Mike Charewicz, City Liaison

Graham Hills, Trustee

Stan Kotecki, Trustee

Elizabeth Makelim, Trustee

Carol K. Shannon, Trustee

Kathy Vana, Trustee

Brian Wolf, Trustee

Ellen Yearwood, Trustee

The Des Plaines History Center Board of Trustees meet the second Wednesday of each month, January through December, at 7:00pm at the History Center's Visitor Center building, 781 Pearson Street.